Plasminogen Activation Inhib-1 Genotype
Order Name
PLAS ACT G
Test Number: 1515250
Revision Date 08/24/2009
Test Number: 1515250
Revision Date 08/24/2009
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Plasminogen Activation Inhib-1 Genotype
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Signal Amplification, Invader chemistry detection |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 5 (3 mL) | Whole Blood | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Keep specimen as whole blood at room temperature. Do not centrifuge, do not refrigerate. Specimen cannot be shared with other testing for risk of DNA contamination. | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Wednesdays (Assay dependant) |
| Expected TAT | 2-8 Days |
| Clinical Use | PAI-1 is the primary inhibitor of plasminogen activators in plasma and rapidly inactivates both urokinase and tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA). |
| CPT Code(s) | 83891, 83892x2, 83896x5, 83903, 83912 |
| Lab Section | Hematology |